Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) invites applications for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Grants open to anyone DIV accepts applications from U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, individuals, nonprofit and for-profit entities.

Proposals are accepted year-round across three stages, from any type of organization, in any country in which USAID operates.

  • Stage 1: Proof of Concept (Up to $200,000 – up to 3 years)
  • Stage 2: Testing and Positioning for Scale ($200,000 to $1,500,000 – up to 3 years)
  • Stage 3: Scaling ($1,500,000 to $5,000,000 – up to 5 years)

In addition to tiered funding, DIV provides evidence grants (up to $1,500,000) to support research and evaluations that generate rigorous evidence of an innovation’s impact per dollar and potential for expansion. These applications are evaluated separately from proposals for tiered funding.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Almost anyone! DIV accepts applications from U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, individuals, nonprofit and for-profit entities, as long as the project is in a country where USAID provides funds to development efforts. Participation of foreign government organizations under the DIV APS is possible only through an approved sub-award agreement with a prime recipient (see ADS 303.3.21).
  • DIV is open to projects in any country where USAID provides funds to development efforts.

Method of Application:

  • Step 1: Learn about DIV and whether it’s right for you
  • Step 2: Submit your application to DIV at any time
  • Step 3: Participate in the DIV due diligence process
  • Step 4: Negotiate and finalize the grant award
  • Step 5: Receive DIV funding!

Click here for more details and to apply

Scholarship Application Deadline: applications are open. DIV accepts applications 365 days a year. There is no deadline